Acb Braille Forum Podcast

Table of Contents Editor’s Note: If you sent in an article about the ADA at 30, sports/health/fitness, or rehabilitation, look for it in the October E-Forum, space permitting. President’s Message: Summer Breezes, Independence and Finally Baseball!, by Dan Spoone ACB 2020 Convention Thank-Yous, by Janet Dickelman ACB 2020 Virtual Conference and Convention: That’s a Wrap!, by Deb Cook Lewis, Paul Edwards and Zelda Gebhard And the 2020 Awards Winners Are …, by Debbie Rozear and Deb Trevino To Mobility and Beyond, by Ron Brooks We Walked the Virtual Path to the Future, by Donna Brown In Memoriam: Berl Lynn Colley, Sept. 1, 1942-June 28, 2020, by Crystal Colley Dull Start Looking Ahead to the Holiday Auction!, by Leslie Spoone Letter to the Editor Ski for Light, Inc. Sets Tracks for Virtual Event in 2021 Here and There, edited by Cynthia G. Hawkins ACB Officers ACB Board of Directors ACB Board of Publications Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums

Table of Contents President’s Message: 100-Year Opportunity for Significant Change, by Dan Spoone Like Polio, COVID-19 Will Be Beat, by Larry P. Johnson The Kindness and Generosity of Neighbors, by Jessica Mandich Virus or Victim: Where Is the Balance?, by Arturo Espinoza COVID-19 and Blindness: Why the New Touchless, Physically Distant World Sucks for People with Visual Impairment, by Nicholas A. Giudice, Ph.D. The What, Why, When, Where, and How of Diaphragmatic Breathing, by Linda Bollé Pick a Peck of Pandemics, by Paul Edwards ‘The End of October,’ by Lawrence Wright: A Review, by Penny Reeder Book Review: ‘When Your Ears Can’t Help You See,’ by David Faucheux Beginning Again, by Ann Chiappetta Cavemen, Christians, and Civilized Society: Labels Categorize, Separate, and Demean, by Anthony Corona Affiliate and Committee News Here and There, edited by Cynthia G. Hawkins High Tech Swap Shop

Here is the Mini-Mall Catalog for June, 2020.

Here is the program for the 2020 ACB Conference and Convention in audio format.

Table of Contents President’s Message: Welcome to the First Virtual ACB Convention, by Dan Spoone How to Access the Virtual Convention, by Janet Dickelman Affiliate and Committee News In Memoriam: Camille Caffarelli, by Kim Charlson Summary of ACB’s Board of Directors Meeting, April 23, 2020, by Deb Cook Lewis Belonging: Finding My Place in ACB, by Tyson Ernst ‘Tuesday Topics’ Is Back on ACB Radio Mainstream, by Paul Edwards Mouse Assisting Inclusive Technology, by Rachel Hage The ADA at 30, by Paul Edwards Commentary: Give Boot to ‘Not My Job’ Mentality, by Larry P. Johnson Here and There, edited by Cynthia G. Hawkins High Tech Swap Shop The Only Moment You Really Have Is Now, by Ilana Breger ACB Officers ACB Board of Directors ACB Board of Publications Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums

ACB E-Forum for June, 2020 Table of Contents President’s Message: Summer Breezes and New Adventures, by Dan Spoone One Number, Two Mainstreams, Three Great Ways to Listen ACB – A Path to the Future, by Janet Dickelman Conventions and Conventions, by Paul Edwards Continuing Education – A Path to the Future, by Carla Ruschival Walking up a Storm Virtual Style, by Donna Brown Stay at Home and Bid on Items in the ACB Easy Chair Auction MMS Is Going Virtual!, by Kathy Brockman Mini Mall Headlines, by Carla Ruschival Affiliate and Committee News Wine and Song, by Peter Altschul Readers’ Memories of Lynn Hedl Passings Book Review: Fairbairn’s ‘When You Can’t Believe Your Eyes: Vision Loss and Personal Recovery’ – The Title Says It All!, by Kate Crohan Performing Marriage Ceremonies, by Charles Nabarrete Backyard Wedding, by Peter Altschul Here and There, edited by Cynthia Hawkins High Tech Swap Shop ACB Officers, ACB Board of Directors, ACB Board of Publications Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums

This audio contains the text of the 2020 ACB Convention registration form.

Table of Contents 2020 ACB Convention Going Virtual, by Janet Dickelman President’s Message: Core Values, Gardens, and Baseball, by Dan Spoone Expanded CEUs and Professional Development at the Virtual Convention, by Carla Ruschival ACB Board Holds Emergency Meeting: the 2020 Convention Will Be a Virtual Event, by Deb Cook Lewis Understand Virus More, Fear It Less, by Larry P. Johnson ACB Next Generation Becomes Latest Special-Interest Affiliate of the American Council of the Blind, by Greg Lindberg Succeeding in Life’s Garden, by Sue Lichtenfels Five Thousand Miles. One Month. Four Million Children Who Are Visually Impaired., by June A. Converse Advocacy Brings Audio Description to Sacramento, by Margie Donovan Do You Hear What I Hear — Now?, by Tom Mitchell Greetings from the MMS Committee, by Jean Mann Letter to the Editor Is Blindskills, Inc. Still in Operation?, by Marja Byers Here and There, edited by Cynthia Hawkins High Tech Swap Shop ACB Officers ACB Board of Directors ACB Board of

Table of Contents President’s Message: Traveling with Pets in Stormy Weather, by Dan Spoone ACB’s Winter Board Meeting: Breaking New Ground, by Deb Cook Lewis Make Your Plans Now to Attend This Year’s Convention, by Janet Dickelman Professional Development at Convention, by Carla Ruschival Give Honor Where Honor Is Due, by Kenneth Semien Sr. Get Up-To-Date Information in Schaumburg Your Vote Counts, by Deb Cook Lewis Calling All DKM First-Timer Partners, by Kenneth Semien Sr. Spring Has Sprung at the Mini Mall, by Carla Ruschival The Day It Snowed in Seattle, by Deb Cook Lewis ADA Paratransit Eligibility Form Now Fully Accessible in Tucson, by Chris Desborough Career Launch @ Perkins: Putting Young Adults on the Path to Professional Success Another View: Do We Value Heroes or Role Models?, by Larry P. Johnson Passings Here and There, edited by Cynthia Hawkins High Tech Swap Shop

Table of Contents President's Message: Language Matters, by Dan Spoone Convention Program Tidbits, by Janet Dickelman Continuing Education Units at the ACB Convention, by Carla Ruschival A Special Tribute to Durward K. McDaniel, by Kenneth Semien Sr. Walking Up a Storm, by Donna Brown Take a Walk on the Red Carpet in Schaumburg: Apply to Become a 2020 Recipient of the DKM First-Timers Award, by Kenneth Semien Sr. Join the Leadership Inner Circle! Apply to Become a 2020 ACB/JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellow, by Kenneth Semien Sr. Make Your Plans for the ACB Auction Mini Mall News, by Carla Ruschival Let's Make 2020 a Win-Win, by Kenneth Semien Sr. Holiday Auction Thank-Yous, by Carla Ruschival Shrimp, Drinks, and the Bill: A Moment of Accessibility, by Meka White Teamwork Matters, by Hayley Agers Affiliate and Committee News Passings Here and There, edited by Cynthia Hawkins High Tech Swap Shop ACB Officers, ACB Board of Directors, ACB Board of Publications Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forum

Table of Contents In Memoriam: Catherine Skivers, May 2, 1925 — December 12, 2019 President’s Message: Time to Come to D.C. and Make a Difference, by Dan Spoone Looking Back at 2019 – with 2020 Vision, by Eric Bridges ACB Winds of Change for Conference Registration, by Janet Dickelman ACB Angel Memorial Tribute Program Elevate to a New Dimension! Apply to Become a 2020 ACB/JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellow, by Kenneth Semien Sr. What Type of Leader Are You?, by Linda Bollé Trench Tales: Leader of the Pack, by Devorah Greenspan Living Your Leadership Every Day, by Susan Lichtenfels The Only Moment You Really Have Is Now, by Ilana Breger How to Involve Students and Younger Members in Your Chapter/Affiliate, compiled by Ardis Bazyn Affiliate News Passings Here and There, edited by Cynthia Hawkins High Tech Swap Shop ACB Officers ACB Board of Directors ACB Board of Publications Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums

Table of Contents President’s Message: New Year’s Resolutions, by Dan Spoone 2020 Tours in Schaumburg, by Janet Dickelman Lights, Camera, Action! Apply to Become a 2020 Recipient of the DKM First-Timers Award, by Kenneth Semien Sr. Call for Nominees for 2020 ACB Awards, by Deb Trevino and Debbie Rozear The BOP Seeks to Award Excellence, by Deb Cook Lewis SMART, SMARTER, or SMARTEST: What Kind of Goals Would You Like to Achieve?, by Linda Bolle Limitless Learning, by Sue Lichtenfels It’s Funny How Jokes, Humor Work, by Larry P. Johnson Summary of ACB Board of Directors Conference Calls, by Deb Cook Lewis MMS Wants You, by Jean Mann Affiliate News Involving At-Large Members, compiled by Ardis Bazyn Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski High Tech Swap Shop ACB Officers ACB Board of Directors ACB Board of Publications Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums

Table of Contents President’s Message: Traveling Across the Pond, by Dan Spoone Puzzle Pieces Coming Together for 2020 Convention in Schaumburg, by Janet Dickelman It’s a Mini Mall Holiday, by Carla Ruschival Vision Around the World, by Sandra Sermons Blindness: A Global Perspective, by Allen Casey Canada: Consumerism in an Agency-Dominated Land, by John Rae The Situation of the Blind and Visually Impaired in Germany – An Overview, by Peter Brasse Traveling to Ireland – The Trip of a Lifetime, by Judy Presley Audio Description: An International Phenomenon, by Joel Snyder Why Go to See Live Theatre If You Are Blind?, by Maribel Steel We Have Come So Far, But …, by Paul Edwards Affiliate News Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski High Tech Swap Shop ACB Officers ACB Board of Directors ACB Board of Publications Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums

Table of Contents President's Message: You Can Make a Difference!, by Dan Spoone Tour Lake Michigan with a Dinner Cruise, by Janet Dickelman It’s Holiday Auction Time!, by Carla Ruschival It’s Holiday Time at the Mini Mall, by Carla Ruschival American Council of the Blind Announces Audio Description Awards Are You Looking for a Great Job and Career?, by Sylvia Stinson-Perez Despite Evidence, Our Beliefs Endure, by Larry P. Johnson Five More Minutes, by Nancy Scott Gratitude, by Doug Powell The Journey, by Ann Byington Grateful to Be on the Road Again, by Sharon Strzalkowski Air Dancing, by Ann Chiappetta Affiliate News Passings Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski High Tech Swap Shop ACB Officers, ACB Board of Directors, ACB Board of Publications Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forum

Table of Contents President’s Message: Transitions, by Dan Spoone Traveling to Schaumburg, by Janet Dickelman ACB Holiday Auction Reminder, by Carla Ruschival Rochester Convention Celebrated Past, Focused on the Future, by Susan Glass, Ron Brooks, Penny Reeder, Paul Edwards, and Deb Cook Lewis ACB and OrCam Technologies Announce Cooperative Agreement Updates to the ACB Constitution and Bylaws, by John Huffman 2019 ACB Membership Seminar Wrap-Up, by Ardis Bazyn Summary of 2019 Resolutions Accessible Prescription Labels: My Story, by Linda Yacks Affiliate News Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski High Tech Swap Shop Announcing the Themes for Upcoming Issues of the Forum, by Susan Glass ACB Officers ACB Board of Directors ACB Board of Publications Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums

Table of Contents President’s Message, by Dan Spoone Let’s Get Connected!, by Cindy Van Winkle ACB Board Approves Vision and Core Values Statements, Endorses Constitutional Amendment, Looks at Code of Conduct Policy Draft, by Deb Cook Lewis Looking Back at Rochester and Ahead to Schaumburg, by Janet Dickelman Mega News from the Mini Mall, by Carla Ruschival Walmart and Sam’s Club Set Standard for Providing Accessible Prescription Labels Across U.S. ACB Radio Holiday Auction: The Fun Begins, by Carla Ruschival Transportation - The Journey Continues, by Ron Brooks A Committee for All Things Transportation and Mobility, by Barbara Salisbury Sharing the Roads, by Marcia J. Wick VW Bug to the Rescue, by Dr. Ronald E. Milliman Self-Driving Cars and Date Night, by Ron Brooks Access to Amtrak: Making America’s Rails More Accessible, by Claire Stanley Transit Tales Affiliate News ACB Officers, ACB Board of Directors, ACB Board of Publications Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forum

Table of Contents The Dog Days of Summer Take over the Forum, by Sharon Lovering Three Cheers for Holly, by Dr. Ron Milliman Please Pet Me A Well-Behaved Mom Choices Nikki, the Best Friend a Boy Ever had Chosen by Charley Dog Days Don't let these Dog Days get you Down - Refreshment for the Dog Days of Summer Doggone Good Bite-Sized Dog Tails From the Archives If Leaders Behaved like Boyscouts A Night at the Opera Need a Lift? Is Lyft the Way to go? Affiliate and Committee News Here and There Are We in the Doghouse for this Themed Issue of the ACB E-Forum?

Table of Contents Opening Matter Introducing ACB's New Membership Services Coordinator, by Eric Bridges President's Message: Where Did the Time go?, by Kim Charlson Celebrating Six Years of Success and Looking Ahead, by Ron Brooks Staying in Touch in Rochester, by Janet Dickelman How to Use Social Media to Enhance Your Outreach, compiled by Ardis Bazyn Independence?, by Paul Edwards Independence and Interdependence, by Lynne Koral Oaks and Willows, by Holly Turri Summer Memories, by Jean Mann In Memoriam: Carol M. McCarl, November 28, 1938-May 2, 2019, by Sharon Lovering Passings Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski High Tech Swap Shop Officers and Back Matter

Table of Contents Last-Minute Tips for Rochester, by Janet Dickelman Blossom with the Flower City Press Three Two One, by Jean Mann Celebrating Diversity in This Month's E-Forum, by Ron Brooks Diversity Is the Key!, by Peggy R. Garrett Song of The People, by DeAnna Quietwater Noriega Another View: Its People Make America Great, by Larry P. Johnson Girl Scout's Gold Award Project Gives Her Opportunity to Inform People about Rare Disorder, by Mikela St. John AA Meetings Meet the 21st Century, Go Online Affiliate News Passings Friends-in-Art Remembers John Dashney Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuits High Tech Swap Shop Are You Enjoying the Themed Issues of 'The ACB E-Forum?', by Ron Brooks ACB Officers